Properties of Peridotite and Dacite

Peridotite

Dacite

Properties of Dacite and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

2-2.25

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

2.77-2.771 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Peridotite vs Dacite Properties

Properties of Peridotite and Dacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Dacite properties, get to know more about Peridotite Definition and Dacite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Peridotite and Dacite.